Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c42-2e52-7323-87d1-5999d0bfed9a/local-news-partnership-applications-northern-ireland closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Local News Partnership - Applications (Northern Ireland) [The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-british-broadcasting-corporation-bbc) Estimated value £192,654 Published 24 May 2019 Deadline Closed 17 Jun 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The BBC has developed proposals with the local news industry to improve the provision of local journalism.The partnership (local democracy reporting service) has recruited 150 new journalists, employed by local newsproviders, to report on local institutions and public service issues; a News Hub - syndication of BBC local audioand video content for use by local and regional new organisations across the UK; and the Shared Data Unit -partnering with local news organisations on data journalism and making content available to wider industry. This tender is being conducted for 11 x 0,5 contracts for Northern Ireland only. Partners are to receive free content generated through the service, and suppliers will receive the same content but also employ one or more Local Democracy Reporters in Northern Ireland. The initial contract period is 1 year with provision to extend by up to an additional 12 months. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by takingthe following steps: - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1) Go to [bbc.bravosolution.co.uk](https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk) 1.2) Click the link on the login page to register; 1.3) Accept the terms and conditions and click "Continue"; 1.4) Enter your correct business and user details; 1.5) Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete; 1.6) You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1) Login to the portal with the username/password; 2.2) Click the "PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or invitationsto tender open to any registered supplier); 2.3) Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content; 2.4) Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the page. this will move the PQQ /ITT into your "My PQQs/My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only; 2.5) You can now access any attachments by clicking "Buyer Attachments" in the "PQQ/ ITT Details" box. - Responding to the tender: 3.1) Click "My Response" under "PQQ/ITT Details", you can choose to "Create Response" or to "Decline toRespond" (please give a reason if declining); 3.2) You can now use the "Messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, 3.3) Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT There maybe a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available); 3.4) You must then submit your reply using the "Submit Response" button at the top of the page. If you requireany further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9a2e378e-d026-4297-a9df-73414c0519aa) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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